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| Source | Labor — Newsroom |
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| Agency | Labor |
| URL | https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases |
| Observed by | Civic Memory, directly, on 2026-08-26T18:29:24+00:00 |
| Content type | text/html; charset=UTF-8 |
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--- previous +++ current @@ -368,6 +368,23 @@ 1996 1995 +August 26, 2026 + +US Department of Labor cites Pennsylvania brick manufacturer for willfully exposing workers to silica hazards, proposes $496K in fines + +WATSONTOWN, PA + – +The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a brick manufacturer with three willful and four serious violations for knowingly exposing its workers to unsafe levels of respirable silica dust at its Watsontown plant. + +August 26, 2026 + +Trump Administration issues guidance on health-contingent wellness programs, including tobacco cessation programs + +WASHINGTON + – The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its +Employee Benefits Security Administration +, along with the departments of Health and Human Services and Treasury, issued guidance related to questions raised in dozens of class-action lawsuits challenging the tobacco surcharges some employers add to premiums for their group health plans through workplace wellness programs. + August 24, 2026 US Department of Labor recovers $618K in back wages for 779 workers denied pay, full tips by South Carolina restaurant group @@ -504,19 +521,6 @@ Stana v. SAS Institute Inc. , No. 26-1305, that the employer breached its fiduciary obligations by not using forfeited funds for plan expenses. -July 23, 2026 - -Federal investigators cite Florida roofing contractor for willfully, repeatedly ignoring fall protection standards, propose $349K in fines - -ORLANDO, FL - – The U.S. Department of Labor has cited a Florida roofing company for willfully putting workers at risk of falling at residential construction sites. - -July 23, 2026 - -Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims Report - -In the week ending July 18, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 187,000, a decrease of 22,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 208,000 to 209,000. The 4-week moving average was 207,500, a decrease of 7,250 from the previous week's revised average. The previous week's average was revised up by 500 from 214,250 to 214,750. - Pagination Current page